By Daniel Ojukwu
Nigerian football governing body, Nigeria Professional Football League( NPFL) has announced that the 2023/24 Nigeria Professional Football League season will kick off this weekend, September, 30, 2023.
The NPFL board made the announcement in an official communication to all 20 clubs.
The league body also declared that all the clubs will receive a N20m take-off grant.
Matches involving CAF Confederation Cup campaigners Rivers United FC and Bendel Insurance FC will be put on hold, due to the continental engagements this weekend.
Rivers United will entertain Etoile Filante of Burkina Faso in the second leg of their second round at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt on Sunday.
Bendel Insurance will travel away in Morocco for their second-leg clash against former champions, RS Berkane.
MATCHDAY ONE FIXTURES
Bayelsa United Vs Akwa United
Shooting Stars Vs Plateau United
Abia Warriors Vs Niger Tornadoes
Enyimba Int’l Vs Bendel Insurance
Rivers United Vs Remo Stars
Katsina United Vs Kwara United
Sunshine Stars Vs Kano Pillars
Heartland Vs Lobi Stars
Sporting Lagos Vs Gombe United
Rangers United Vs Doma United
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